Originally Posted by
Sam B
I have a 4 night bach holiday booked in some bush up in the hills near Masterton next week, and the best thing is it is our first CHILD-FREE holiday since we arrived in NZ over 3 years ago. (My Dad is taking the kids to Christchurch).
Please can those of you who know the area suggest wonderful things for us to do. We like food, nature, walks, shops, culture (ha!). I heard a rumour that somewhere in the Wairarapa there is a place that sells really good croissants, like proper French ones. And where's the best coffee?
Cheers
Dinner at Tirohana Estate in Martinborough is a real treat. Toby is a Pom and the environment and service reflect that.
French Baker for anything French - the quiche is to die for and the croissants, pain au chocolat etc the best in the southern hemisphere (being as how Moise is French and all...)
The Gladstone Inn (in Gladstone...) is a good pub lunch and the Tin Hut between Featherston and Greytown is not bad either.
'Farmers Market' in Masterton on Saturday mornings - but don't go with too high expectations.
Circus Cinema in Martinborough.
The Thai restaurant Siam Kitchen in Martinborough is cheap, kitsch and excellent.
Wine tasting in Martinborough.
All that - and only an hour by regular train from Wellington!